WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS

Congratulations

First LEGO League (FLL) National Tournament 2024
Written by Mr. Haoken

We are thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of our teams in the recent FIRST  LEGO League (FLL) tournaments at the CK National Robotics on 2nd and 3rd March at SWA. Our students’ dedication, innovation, and teamwork have been recognised in both the FLL Explore and Challenge categories, highlighting the exceptional talents and hard work of our students and the invaluable support from our coaches and parents.

SWA Rocks (Raphael, Wayne, Hayley, Klaviera): 

Champion's Award

This prestigious award celebrates the team that embodies the FLL Explore experience by fully embracing the Core Values while achieving creativity and innovation in coding, team model, and challenge solutions. SWA Rocks demonstrated outstanding performance across all these areas, truly representing the spirit of FLL Explore.

Spicy Shark (Hugh, Jordan, Seoha, Haejin): Challenge Solution Award

Spicy Shark showcased excellent problem-solving skills, creating an innovative and helpful solution to the challenge. This award recognises their creativity in addressing the task, setting a high standard for future solutions.

FLL Challenge Category Achievements:

Cosmo Codex (Jessica, Audric, Zhenxuan, Janice, Andrew, Joseph, Aradhya, Darrell, Shao Jie): 

1st Place Robot Performance Award

Scoring the most points during the Robot Game, Cosmo Codex displayed exceptional skill and strategic thinking. Their performance across at least three 2.5-minute matches was unmatched, and their highest score was a testament to their hard work and dedication.

SWA RoboKnights (Trevyn, Pak Yan, Aradhya, Grant, Yusuf, Wen Jie, Ethan, Jennifer): 

1st Place Robot Design

With outstanding programming principles and solid engineering practices, the SWA RoboKnights developed a robot that was not only mechanically sound and durable but also efficient and highly capable of performing challenge missions. This award celebrates their excellence in robot design and engineering.

These achievements are a result of the relentless effort, passion, and teamwork of our students, guided by the expertise and encouragement of our coaches and supported by our parents. Let us take a moment to celebrate these accomplishments.

Adriana’s Acheivements in ESC Dressage Series 1, 2024

Congratulations to Adriana who won various achievements in Equestrian Solidarity Challenge Dressage Series 1, 2024. This competition took place in Equinara Horse Sports, 2-3 March 2024.

On day 1, she won 4th place for Dressage Medium Open class. She was also the youngest rider on that day. And on day 2,  she won 2nd place for Dressage Elementary class.

A Recap of Our World Book Day Extravaganza

Written by Library Team

Last week, our school transformed into a literary wonderland with an array of engaging activities that captivated hearts and minds. The occasion was the enchanting World Book Day, a celebration that brought together literature enthusiasts from all corners of our school. From classrooms to corridors, the air was filled with excitement and the unmistakable scent of adventure that only a good book can bring.

Book Cover and Bookmark Design Competition

It was a pre-WBD event for Grades 6-11 students, they made a hands-on mixed media design to recreate the novel that had been read in their English class, and otherwise the bookmark could be based on the novel or their aesthetic own-creation.

All the artwork is shown at the exhibition booth which includes the World Book Day Tour.

The winner of the best design gets a prize at the MSHS Assembly.

World Book Day Tour and varied activities

The tour is scheduled for three days 28 February - 1 March centered in the Art Lobby, so that every class can explore the literary journey. It starts with a photo booth, comic strips booth, book cover and bookmark exhibition, book fair, and food trucks. The house games in ES were also a huge success!

Parent Storytellers

The arrival of the parent storytellers thrilled the EYES students. From traditional folktales to contemporary adventures, the parent storytellers transported our eager readers to the world beyond the pages of their textbooks. The enchanting narratives sparked lively discussions and fostered a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling.

Book Character Costume

The highlight of our World Book Day celebration was undoubtedly the vibrant Book Character Costume Day on the second day. From the classic characters of Alice in Wonderland to the modern heroes like Harry Potter, the diversity of costumes showcased the vastness of the literary universe. It was heartwarming to see the joy on their faces as they shared their literary inspirations.

Author virtual talks and performance

In the afternoon of the second day, we were honored to invite the Author Michelle Kadarusman virtually in the MSHS Assembly to share her writing journey and insight with our students. The live-streaming interview was an interactive session that allowed students to ask questions, gain valuable insights into the world of writing, and perhaps sparked the flame of creativity in some budding writers among us.

Illustrator visit

To add an extra layer of inspiration, we were honored to host an illustrator visit, Evelyn Ghozalli with the pseudonym EorG, who shared her illustration journey and insight with our Grades 4-5  students. She added an illustration activity at the end for students and donated some of her books to our library.

As we reflect on these three days filled with literary joy, we are reminded of the profound impact that books have on our lives. The celebration of World Book Day was not just about the stories themselves, but about the shared experience of exploring new worlds, fostering creativity, and building a community that values the magic of words.

The library team extends their heartfelt gratitude to all the students, parents, and staff who contributed to making this World Book Day celebration a resounding success. Let’s continue to nurture the love for reading and storytelling, creating a culture where the magic of words continues to thrive.

Health and Safety Update

It is a standard procedure in SWA to conduct a whole school general cleaning every weekend, however, we would like to update you of the extra measures that were implemented especially during sensitive periods such as flu season, and the like. Deep cleaning operations are of utmost importance at this time and we thank our cleaning services and SWA staff for the maximum effort exerted and close monitoring of all the buildings to ensure that our school is safe and clean.

Cleanliness is simply not the absence of dirt but a characteristic of the people or users. Let us do our share. Let us respect the surroundings and practise personal hygiene wherever we may be. Wearing masks is encouraged for the safety of oneself and others, and it's also essential to prioritise routine handwashing at all times.

TEDxYouth@SWA 2024

Join us at TEDxYouth@SWA 2024 to explore the transformative power of curiosity, discovery, and identity in embracing personal growth. Saturday, 9 March 2024 at Sinarmas World Academy. Visit tedx.swa-jkt.com to register.